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Obituaries

Rex Cole worked for Peterson Construction

Rex Alan Cole, age 68, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 20, 1953 in Wood County, Ohio to the late Alan E. and Bonnie (Neifer) Cole. Rex married Sharon Rex and she survives in Harrod.

Also surviving are his children: Ria Cole of Westerville, Nathan (Amy) Cole of Lewisburg and Ashley Cole of Lima; six grandchildren; two brothers: Craig (Toni) Cole of Hubert, NC, and Chris (Rexanne) Cole of Dola; and a sister, Amy (Jeff) Sheldon of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Cole.

Victor Lyle Schick worked for Ford Motor Company

Victor Lyle Schick, 73, passed on October 31, 2021, at his home. He was born February 14, 1948 to Victor Arnold and Dorothy Marie (Hullinger) Schick who preceded him in death as well as a grandson, Christopher Lyle Schick; mother-in-law, Charlotte May; a brother-in-law, Perry May; a nephew, Terry Robnolte and brother-in-law, Gene Robnolte. 

Lyle married Brenda Sue (Conrad) Schick on November 12, 1967 who survives. 

Jean Ann Miller worked for Allen East Schools

Jean Ann Miller, age 93, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 1, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Walter and Nellie (Underwood) Thompson. In October 1947 Jean married Robert L. Miller and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1989. 

Jean retired from the Allen East Schools where she worked as a cook. She was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church.

Beth Gossard owned 302 Carryout

Elizabeth R. “Beth” Gossard, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on March 11, 1930, in Lima, Ohio to the late Maurice F. and Mary J. (O’Connell) Higgins. On June 22, 1957, Beth married Lyman L. Gossard and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2003.

Rickie Ray Bolen was a truck driver

Rickie Ray Bolen, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 28, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to Jimmie Ray and Marguerite (Conley) Bolen and they survive in Alger.  On August 11, 1984 Rickie married Billie Jean Wilcox and she survives in Kenton. 

Also surviving are his two children: Darren Bolen of Columbus and Shelby Bolen of Kenton; and two sisters: Teresa Bolen of Alger and Vickie (Manuel) Gallegos of Ridgeway.

Rickie worked as a truck driver for Freedom Express.  He was a member of the McGuffey Conservation club and the Kenton Moose Lodge #428.

Nancy E. Deringer was a homemaker

Nancy E. Deringer, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:25 AM at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on November 21, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Thomas M.L. and Aura (Stinson) White.  On July 26, 1975 Nancy married Charles E. Deringer and he survives in Ada.

Nancy was a homemaker, writer and avid reader.  

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